Communications & Switching Engineer

Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
Over 4 years' experience of CISCO Routing and Switching Elements or similar manufacturers.
A minimum 5 years' experience in Information Technology
A minimum of 4 years' administrative experience with Microsoft Windows 2008, 2012, Linux RedHat 6.x and above
Over 4 years' experience in Enterprise software installations on production and testing environments Proven experience in upgrading processes for Windows and Linux based Operating Systems
A high level of knowledge of latest LAN/WAN networks, and network concept.
Conceptual understanding of Datacentre technologies and Virtualized Switching such as Hyper-V, VMWare and Nexus1000V Understanding of Scripting languages/domain language. eg Python,
Knowledge of communications protocols and practical experience of using diagnostic test equipment
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience with software/hardware testing, verification, and validation
Experience in test case authoring/test case management/execution and test automation
Ability to work with both internal and external (customer and contract) resources.
Strong communication skills in English including the ability to write problem descriptions and test reports, and present verbally in one-on-one or group settings.

Desirable Experience and Education:
University degree in a field related to the function of the post
Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
2 years' experience with software/hardware installation/configuration
Experience with Wireless/Network Security, Routing, Tunnelling, VLAN technologies
Experience implementing and operating a multi-tenancy network environment (VRF/VLAN)
Experience in change requests for software/hardware with third party vendors and off-the-shelf product integration testing perspective.
Experience in analysing reports of tested software/hardware products.
Experience in software upgrades of Enterprise relates software products
Experience in Administratively implementation of VMWare technology in production and reference
Experience with Automated Testing tools
Demonstrate experience and understanding of testing types, including Automation, Functional, End-to-End, and Regression testing
Demonstrate understanding of testing issues within a complex project
Experience in cloud based deployments of software devices
Working knowledge of operating network authentication and authorization systems and technologies (eg Secure ACS 5.x, ISE, 802.1x, 802.1ae MACSEC, RADIUS, TACACS+)
Hold one or more of the following IT security qualifications/certifications: oISEB/ISTQB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing oA+ Certification

Duties/role The tasks planned, subject to agreement with the Service Manager, include:
Creating test cases that functionally verify release content as well as previously existing functionality
Contributing to engineering test cases based on release content and requirements
Identifying and documenting defects consistently and clearly with the development team by using diagnostic test equipment Write problem descriptions and prepare test reports, and present verbally in one-on-one or group settings.
Advises on fault diagnosis throughout NATO sites utilizing a number of management platforms (eg HP Network Automation, Netscout, Intermapper, Splunk, CA Spectrum)
Identifies functional problems and suggests resolutions
Assists in the definition of internal quality control standards and the maintenance of reliability programs
Analyze test cases and provides regular progress reports Security clearance

SC (Security Check) required as a minimum